A collision on Thursday night between a white van and a cyclist on Dallas Road is being investigated by Victoria police.
Police say the driver of the van – which dragged the bike for eight blocks and impacted several parked cars on the way – might have suffered a medical emergency at the time of the crash.
According to police, the first collision occurred at the 1400 block of Dallas Road, and the vehicle continued to drive westbound all the way to Beacon Hill Park at Circle Drive.
The driver and cyclist were both taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Approximate Route of Crash
Social Media Timeline:
Two people – the cyclist & driver – are both being transported to hospital w non-life-threatening injuries. The bicycle was reportedly dragged nearly 2 blocks.
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) April 27, 2018
UPDATE: Currently our investigation indicates that the first collision occurred in the 1400-block of Dallas Road. Several parked cars were struck. The bicycle was dragged to Circle Drive. Again, two to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) April 27, 2018
Saw this tonight on Dallas Rd. Hope everyone is okay. pic.twitter.com/DGnJ2vuPWp
— Mandy Leith (@mandyleith) April 27, 2018
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